Welcome to Matlock

Matlock has good facilities for shopping, leisure and recreation. The recently refurbished Hall Leys Park is in the centre of town surrounded by many of the shopping areas. If you enjoy a quiet stroll in the park or fancy a bit of skate boarding, Hall Leys offers it all.

The town owes much of its status to John Smedley, who built the imposing Smedley's Hydro, now County Hall, and Riber Castle, the imposing, mock medieval castle overlooking the town. The town has excellent transport links with direct trains running to the town from Derby and regular bus services to the town. Peak Rail run a preserved railway from Matlock Riverside to Rowsley South, some services are steam operated.